Derby & Bowler Hats - Where to Buy Derby & Bowler Hats at Village Hat Shop Derby & Bowler Hats Shop for Derby & Bowler Hats Sort By More Details English Wool Felt Bowler Hat Introducing the English Bowler hat by Jaxon. This is a great looking bowler with all the classic trimmings and doesn't break the bank. Made in the classic bowler/derby hat tradition - the English Bowler hat has a stiff finish and features a round crown, curled brim, grosgrain ribbon hat band and edge trim as well as a smooth satin lining. Available in three great colors to easily coordinate with any gentleman's wardrobe - the English Bowler by Jaxon has the look you want at a price you can't resist! Approx.4 1/2" Round Crown2" Curled Brim Made of:100% Wool Felt Approx.

1" Grosgrain Ribbon HatbandFaux Leather SweatbandRemovable Side FeatherJaxon Side PinSatin Lined Sizes: S, M, L, XL and XXL More Details Wool Felt Homburg Hat Please Note: Sizes run large, see below or call us at 1-888-847-4287 for help with sizing. S = 7 1/8 (57cm)M = 7 3/8 (59 cm) L = 7 5/8 (61 cm) XL = 7 7/8 (63 cm) The Jaxon Wool Homburg Hat is a classic! Once more popular than the fedora throughout Europe and America, this classic style was considered as formal as top hat and derby styles. Later nicknamed the "Godfather" by popular American culture, the classic Homburg still holds a place in today's fashion. Featuring the classic stiff finish, center dent crown and curled brim, the Jaxon Wool Homburg Hat gives you the complete look at an unbeatable price!

Approx.4 1/4" Center Dent Crown3" Curled Brim Made of:100% Wool Felt - Stiff Finish Grosgrain Ribbon HatbandGrosgrain Ribbon Bound EdgeRemovable Jaxon Side PinCotton SweatbandSatin Lined Sizes: S, M, L and XL Made in the USA100% Wool Felt Price: $75.00 More Details Made in the USA - Classics Godfather Hat by Jaxon and James Made in the USA Dating back to the early 19th Century, the Homburg (as it was known) was commonly worn by well-dressed, affluent gentlemen – it was the everyday hat of bankers and politicians. Originally named after the city in Germany, Al Pacino is credited with changing the name to ‘Godfather’ after he famously wore it during the movie of the same name. This started a new life for the Godfather hat in Hollywood as the hat of choice for gangsters and Mafioso alike. Today, you don’t have to be a banker or a gangster, wearing a Jaxon Godfather Homburg Hat is still a sign of an influential person.

Approx.4 1/4" Center Cent Crown3" Curled Brim Made of:100% Wool Felt(Stiff Finish) Made in the USAGrosgrain Ribbon HatbandGrosgrain Ribbon Bound EdgeLeather SweatbandRemovable Side FeatherCustom Satin Lining Sizes: S, M, L and XL For Bulk/Wholesale purchase of this hat, CLICK HERE. More Details English Wool Felt Derby Hat Please Note: Sizes run large. See below or call 1-888-847-4287 for help with sizing.Small = 7 (56cm) Medium = 7 1/4 (58cm) Large = 7 1/2 (60cm) X-Large = 7 3/4 (62cm) XX-Large = 8 (64cm) The Jaxon English Derby Hat is one cool derby! Made in the classic tradition with a stiff wool felt finish and curled brim, this derby features grosgrain ribbon trim, satin lining and a faux leather sweatband. Yet another classic style from Jaxon Hats to add to any gentleman's hat collection!

Approx.4 1/2" Round Crown2" Curled Brim Made of:100% Wool Felt Grosgrain Ribbon HatbandGrosgrain Ribbon Bound BrimFaux Leather Sweatband Removable Side FeatherSatin Lining For Bulk Purchase of this hat, CLICK HERE. More Details 140 - 1890s Bowler Hat - Made to Order These pieces are currently Made to Order and will take 2-4 weeks to make before shipping Made in the USA The bowler hat, or the "Derby", was designed by the hatters James and George Lock of Mr. Lock of St. James's Street in the central London district of St. James. James Lock & Co. was founded in 1676 and the bowler hat was introduced in 1849. The Locks would send their design to hatmakers Thomas and William Bowler, who produced a prototype of the hat and renamed it “The Bowler." Originally, the hat’s material was manufactured to be hard and durable in order to protect one’s head against low tree branches while riding horseback. 100% Wool 4 3/4" high crown.

1 7/8" Hand-Shaped bound edge brim. Printed leather sweat, custom 140th lining. More Details Derby Heritage Hat Made in the USA Are you missing that one hat from your collection? I bet it is the Bailey of Hollywood Heritage Derby. This gorgeous piece is made in the USA and crafted to perfection. The colors are great and they are made with just enough stiffness to keep the shape but flexible as well so it won't squeeze your temples and give you a headache. Approx. 4 1/2" Round Crown.Approx. 2" Rolled Brim with binding. Made of:100% Wool Lined.Side Feather.Sweatband. Fits to the lower end of group sizing: Small = 6 3/4 Medium = 7 Large = 7 1/4 X-Large = 7 1/2 XX-Large =7 3/4 More Details Kids' Wool Felt Derby Hat The Kids' Wool Felt Derby Hat is made of 100% wool felt and available in children's sizes. Ideal for formal events, dress up or play time - the Kids' Derby (aka Bowler) Hat can do it all!

Featuring the classic trimmings including grosgrain ribbon hat band with side bow and side feather, there is nothing "novelty-ish" about this perfect little gentleman's hat! Approx. 4" Round Crown2" Upturned Brim Made of:100% Wool Felt - Stiff Finish Grosgrain Ribbon Hat Band (1" Wide)Faux Leather SweatbandCapas Logo Crown TipUnlined Sizes: Child's S, M, L and XLS = 6 = 18 3/4"M = 6 1/4 = 19 1/2"L = 6 1/2 = 20 1/4"XL = 7 =21 7/8" More Details Wool Bombin Bowler Hat The Kangol Wool Bombin which originates from the slang word for bowler is a new shape for Kangol. This vintage style is designed with a rounded crown, stingy curled brim, and Kangol’s classic blocked wool construction. Included with this hat is a pair of attractive Kangol hat pins. The first pin has three feathers layered on top of each other to create a colorful but tasteful decoration.

The second pin is an enamel pin featuring the iconic Kangol logo to show off your hat's authenticity. Both pins are located next to the hang tag in a protective plastic sleeve. Approx. 1 3/4" stingy curled brimApprox. 3 3/4" round crown Made of: 60% wool40% acrylic Embroidered Kangol side logoElasticized nylon sweatbandUnlined Made in the USA100% Fur Felt Price: $195.00 More Details Fur Felt Derby Hat Made in the USA Stetson Royal Deluxe When it comes to quality, value, innovation and beauty, Stetson has played an integral part of the American West. Fine craftsmanship goes into every Stetson hat - especially the Derby! Stetson buyers search the globe for fine fur hats. Once carefully cleaned and weighed, the fur is put through more than 200 rigorous operations, many by hand. The fur is then sanded and treated several times with special hatters grease. Using heat, pressure and extreme care, the hat is formed, shaped and trimmed. The Fur Felt Derby is a classic hat.

Featuring a round crown and a curled grosgrain ribbon bound brim, this derby will not disappoint. Whether you're showing off your own style or imitating a classic, like Charlie Chaplin, the Stetson Fur Felt Derby Hat is authentic through and through. Approx.4 1/4" Round Crown2 3/8 Curled Brim Made of:100% Fur Felt Grosgrain Ribbon Hat BandGrosgrain Ribbon Bound EdgeSide FeatherLeather SweatbandStetson Side PinCustom Satin Lining More Details Fur Felt Bowler Hat Made in England The material is extremely stiff and will not stretch in any way. We recommend ordering at least a size bigger than you normally would. Christys' bowlers are handmade furfelt hats. The crown measures 4 1/2" high and has a 2" wide brim. A grosgrain ribbon hat band measures 1" wide. The hat features a satin lining, leather sweatband and 11 ligned wide grosgrain trim. It comes with its own Christys' of London hatbox for easy storage. Available in Black only.

The first hat of the industrial age, the bowler was designed in 1850 by the Bowler family of Southwark specifically for a customer of England's pre-eminent hatmaker, Lock's of St. James's. William Coke needed a practical, simple, rigid, durable hat to protect his gamekeeper's head; a hat that would stand up to the most demanding of conditions, including riding in pursuit of poachers. Coke tested the hat's prototype by standing on its crown in Lock's showroom. Twice. It passed the test. (Caution: Those were different times - don't try this at home.) The bowler was quickly adopted as sporting attire by the gentry and, soon after, became the headgear of choice across the entire social spectrum. It was particularly popular in the late 19th century with the crowd at the Derby horse race at Epsom Downs. Americans took to calling the hat the "derby". The hat of bankers, workers and clowns, the bowler is one of the most popular and successful hats ever produced, and the finest bowlers are still manufactured in England.

Men's Derby & Bowler Hats Derby Bowler Hats The Hat that Never Went out of Style Looking for a hat that never goes out of style? The classic bowler hat or derby hat is right up your alley. This sleek look is perfect for the man who appreciates a stylish wardrobe complete with elegant accessories. At Hats in the Belfry, you’ll find a selection of the best derby hats for men, including dapper, dressy styles and laid-back options alike. A Reputation for Elegance The men’s bowler hat is a classic look that’s managed to stay relevant among other hat designs over the years. These iconic toppers, sometimes called “derby hats,” gained prominence in the mid-1800s and were worn by everyone from well-groomed business magnates to those in the American working class. Because of this, men’s bowler hats remained a staple for all seasons and occasions throughout the centuries. The men’s derby hat is defined by its distinctive rounded crown — iconic, indeed! — and hard felt brim.

Often times, derby hats are left completely unadorned, but our selection includes varieties embellished with subtle accessories such as removable feathers and buttoned bowties, allowing you to personalize your bowler hat as you please. Whether you’re looking for a green felt derby hat for your Irish-inspired ensemble or want an all-black style for everyday wear, you’ll find it here. Modern Updates to a Classic Modern men’s bowler hats are appropriate for everyone from high-style hipsters to those who want to add a sophisticated touch to their ensemble. At Hats in the Belfry, we carry men’s bowler hats that are affordable but don’t compromise on quality or style. Available hat features include 100 percent wool felt, wool or fur felt body construction, interior liners and, in some cases, built-in sweatbands that wick away moisture for comfortable all-day wear. Our men’s bowler hats for sale include everything from timeless classic black bowler hats to colorful version that really help you stand out in any season. For example, a wool felt derby hat is ideal for cool-weather wear, while a straw derby hat offers a light, summery feel that keeps you comfortable in hot weather.

Explore all of our timeless derby hats for men for sale at Hats in the Belfry for a style that’s all you. Read Hat History Hat History A Brief History of Hats ~ 3200 BC - One of the first pictorial depictions of a hat appears in a Thebes tomb. A painting on the wall shows a man wearing a coolie straw hat. 70 BC - A young Danish chieftain falls into a bog to be in near perfect condition along with his pieced leather and fur cap. This is one of the earliest physical representations of hats that has been found. 50-818 AD - According to legend, St. Clement discovered felt when, as a wondering monk, he filled his sandals with carded wool to protect his feet. The moisture and pressure from walking compressed the fibers into a crude yet comfortable felt. Hatters in Ireland as well as a few other countries have celebrated him as the Patron Saint of Felt Hat Makers. 1529 AD - The word milliner, meaning a maker of hats, was first recorded in reference to the products for which Milan and the Northern Italian regions were well known (i.e. ribbons, gloves and straws).

The haberdashers who imported these highly popular straws were called 'Millaners'. 1797 AD - John Hetherington stirs a riot in the streets and earns himself a £500 fine. What did he do, you ask? He wore a top hat! It's great height and shiny silk luster incited terror and panic. 1865 AD - John B. Stetson begins selling his "Boss of the Plains" hat, the same style he originally fashioned around a campfire while on a trip out West. 1875 AD - The first annual Kentucky Derby marks the largest hat fashion event in America. January 15, 19?? - While the exact year is unknown, January 15 marks the unofficial National Hat Day. Rumor states that this "holiday" was merely started by hat enthusiasts for no other reason then to celebrate their favorite hats! April 30, 2011 - The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton marks a new era of women's hats by bringing them back into the spotlight. _____________________________________________________________________________ While we don't know exactly when the first hat was created, it is likely it originated alongside other basic forms of clothing.

Mankind sought protection from the elements and hats had practical implications, however they were also used purely for adornment; much like today. Hats have a long history as markers of status, occupation, and even political affiliation. Given the significance bestowed upon hats in eras past, it seems all the more remarkable that for the first time since the Roman Empire we find ourselves in a period where it is normal to see men and women not wearing hats. However, each hat has it's own unique history and individual significance in past and present societies. Hats have continued to thrive through the ages with their most prevalent time being between the 18th and early half of the 20th centuries. Up until the end of the 1700's, giant plumed hats like the tricorne and bicorne ruled the day. These ostentatious headpieces could be perched safely upon powdered wigs and were favored by King Louis XIV and Napoleon. During the Revolution, as "class" definition was fought against, the top hat became a symbol of change. It was worn by men in every social category signaling the transition from the flamboyant aristocracy to the urbane sophistication of modernity.

Throughout the 1900's hats continued to dominate as a "modern" fashion choice with one of the most famous styles; the Fedora. It is an "every man's" hat - a true icon - which, prevailing in popularity for almost a century, shows no signs of going out of style. _______________________________________________________________________________ THE TOP HAT Peak Popularity: Late 1700's-1920's A Top Hat has a tall, flat crown with a broad brim which is usually curled on the sides. First created by George Dunnage, a hatter from Middlesex, England, in 1793. Made infamous by John Hetherington in 1797, the first time he wore one in London, its great height and shiny silk luster incited terror and panic in the streets and earned him a £500 fine. The original top hat was made from lush beaver fur but over time transitioned to being made from silk plush. Today you can find them in a variety of materials including wool, silk and even leather.

The top hat has since evolved into different styles that included the compact Coachman top hat, the tall and straight Stovepipe hat, the spring-loaded, collapsible opera hat and the Mad Hatter. THE BOWLER Peak Popularity: Mid 1800's-1930's A Bowler is traditionally a hard felt hat with a rounded crown and a curled brim. Created in 1849 by the London hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler. The recipient of the hat varies depending on who you talk to - some say it was for William Coke, the 1st Earl of Leicester, and others say it was made for his nephew Edward Coke. The Bowler has many names: First it was dubbed a "Coke" (pronounced "cook") or "BillyCock" after its owner. Then as a "Bowler" after its creators. In America, the hat is commonly referred to as the “Derby” after the Earl of Derby wore one on a visit to this side of the pond. In Italy the hat was known as a Bombetta, or "little bomb". In Peru it is known widely as the “Bombin”.

It was popularized in modern society bu Charlie Chaplin and Laurel & Hardy. Having evolved from a working hat, the bowler came into popularity as an alternative for the elaborately tall and cumbersome top hat. While still representing respectability and properness, the bowler was a more modest hat than the top hat, and was worn by all classes of men. Prior to the invention of the fur felt western style hat, bowlers were worn by railroad workers in the American west who brought the hats with them from the East coast. THE KENTUCKY DERBY EVENT HAT Peak Popularity: late 1800s-present day Since its inception in 1875, the Kentucky Derby has been one of the main hat fashion events in the United States. The over-the-top sunhats that are designed to attract attention. Most are adorned with flamboyant embellishments including ribbons, flowers and feathers. It has been said that to find a lady without a hat on during the Kentucky Derby is almost considered a scandal, not just a mere fashion faux pas.

THE FASCINATOR Peak Popularity: mid 1500’s-present day A Fascinator is a headpiece purely used for decoration and tends to sit forward on the head; not covering the crown. The first fascinators can be traced back to European royalty with the first styles appearing in the Tudor era in England in the court of King Henry VIII in the middle of the 16th century and then resurfacing in 17th Century France, during the reign of Marie Antoinette. The Queen was known for wearing wigs that could be up to 2 feet high and would be adorned with feathers, flags, butterflies and even stuffed animals and miniature ships! During the reign of King George III in the late 1700s, the Duchess Georgiana Spencer of Devonshire, renowned for setting fashion trends, wore enormous Ostrich plumes in her hair and society women followed suit. Today, Fascinators are widely associated with Kate Middleton, or should we say Her Royal Highness Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge. She is rarely seen without a fantastic and unique Fascinator.

THE CLOCHE Peak Popularity: 1920s-early 1930s The Cloche was first invented by Caroline Reboux, a well known Parisian milliner, in 1908. Cloche, French for “bell”, and can simply be described as a fitted hat that covers a ladies head from just above the eyebrows to the back of the neck. Originally blocked on an actual bell, the hat was very popular in the 1920s and is often associated with Flapper girls. It has been said that women would relay messages to onlookers by adorning their Cloche with ribbons. For example, a firm knot signified that a woman was married, a loose, delicate bow signified a woman was in a relationship and unavailable, and a large, flamboyant bow signified a woman was single and ready to mingle. THE BOATER Peak Popularity: Late 1800's-1930's The Boater has a perfectly flat top and brim, and straight sides to the crown with no taper. It is traditionally made with several layers of stiffly woven sennit straw which give the boater a thick but relatively lightweight wafer-like body.

It may also be referred to as a Skimmer, a Katie, a Cady, a Basher, a Sommer, a Sennit Hat and a Can-Can Hat to name a few. While many have cited the creation of this hat to have been in the 1880s, there have been accounts of the first Boater originating in 1822 in the English town of Luton in Bedfordshire. As the name suggests, the Boater was commonly worn by the gondoliers in the waterways of Venice. It has been said that in the pre-World War I years, the Boater was part of the unofficial uniform of FBI agents. It also became synonymous with politicking and became the official hat of the Democratic Party The Boater also was established as one of the most potent status symbols of many private and Ivy League colleges. Students and alumni often embellished their hats with school colored ribbon bands. The boater was a favorite accessory amongst Vaudeville entertainers in from the 1880s to the 1930s as well as many Barbershop Quartets in the 1940s to present day.

THE PORK PIE Peak Popularity: Mid 1800's-1940's A Pork Pie is a short crowned, brimmed hat with a flat top in either a round or diamond crown shape. The hat is primarily recognized as the hat of many Jazz and Blues musicians in New Orleans. Its name has a very literal meaning: the Jazz musicians commonly worked as food sellers during the day, which gave them easy access to pie trays. They would take battered old dress hats, trim off the damaged outer brim and reblock the hats over pie tins. Nowadays various versions of the porkpie are available, with very flat crowns, rounded telescope shaped crowns, diamond crowns, and brims ranging from very stingy to more formal widths. THE OPEN CROWN (SOFT FELT) Peak Popularity: 1800s-early 1900s An Open Crown is a felt hat that hat not been blocked. It is traditionally soft with a smooth dome for a crown, designed to be shaped by the wearer into various styles. There are endless possibilities as to how this hat can be worn. The open crown is also easily rolled up which makes it essential for travel.

THE HOMBURG Peak Popularity: 1900-1950's The Homburg has a deep crown with a bold center dent and an upturned brim. It was created August 29, 1882 for King Edward III. The hat was popularized by royalty and world leaders and was a favorite of Winston Churchill, Dwight Eisenhower, and King Edward VII. The Homburg was later made famous by the film The Godfather and is so recognizable from the movie, that it is often still referred to as the “Godfather”. THE FEDORA Peak Popularity: 1920-1960's The Fedora is creased down the center of the crown with bashes at the front and traditionally has a broad brim. The style actually originated as a woman's hat, with the name Fedora coming from the title character of Victorien Sardou's 1882 play, Fédora, played by Sarah Bernhardt in a fedora on stage.

By the 1920's it had been adopted as a men's hat, and now is often associated with the prohibition gangster culture of the 20's and film noir of the 40's. The fedora is prevalent in modern pop culture and can be seen in numerous films and television shows (i.e. Indiana Jones, Mad Men, etc.) Michael Jackson used a black fedora as a signature accessory in the 1990's as well. A "trilby" is an updated version of a fedora. While it is nearly identical to a traditional fedora, a trillby has a shorter, “stingy” brim that is sharply rolled in the back. THE FLAT CAP Peak Popularity: 1400s-present in Europe; 1800's-mid 1900's in North America The Flat Cap is a rounded cap with a small, stiff brim. It is also known as a driver, a cabby, a golf cap, an ivy cap and a paddy cap in Ireland.

The Flat Cap can be traced as far back as the 14th century in Northern England, and became a firmly entrenched part of the English psyche by 1600 (due in large part to a law of the time which required wool caps for non-noble males on Sundays and holidays). They were a common sight in the 19th century on the heads of working class men throughout Britain and Ireland. Finer versions were often a part of upper-class casual country wear. When Irish and English immigrants came to the United States, they brought the flat cap with them through Ellis Island. Taxi cab drivers installed two snaps under the bill to keep their work tickets tucked under their hat. THE NEWSBOY Peak Popularity: late 1800s-early 1900s The Newsboy has the same overall shape and stiff peak in front as a flat cap but the body of the cap is rounder, fuller, and paneled with a button on top. Like the flat cap, it also has many names, i.e. a baker boy, a big apple, an eight panel, a Gatsby and a Lundberg Stetson.

As the name suggests, many newsboys in the early 20th century wore this cap, giving it a “working class” reputation. However this is a misunderstanding - the newsboy was commonly worn by teenagers and young men of all social classes. The Newsboy became very popular with well-to-do country sportsman and was seen on the heads of many golfers. THE GREEK FISHERMAN Peak Popularity: late 1800s-1970s The first Greek Fisherman was made in 1886 in Athens, Greece. It is a cap with a firm, visor brim, loose fabric crown and traditionally, a braid between the visor and the crown. The Greek Fisherman is most commonly associated with seamen, hence the name, and is still a staple of many maritime military groups. John Lennon made the Greek Fisherman an extremely popular hat in the 1960s - so much so that it can also be referred to as the “John Lennon hat”. THE PANAMA Peak Popularity: 1800's-1960's The Panama hat is known and named for it's point of export, rather than it's point of origin.

All genuine Panama hats are hand-woven in Ecuador using toquilla straw. They can be traced back to the 16th century where the Incas were the first to weave hats using the the paja toquilla. When Francisco Pizarro and his Spanish conquistadors arrived in Ecuador in 1526 many of the inhabitants of the coastal areas were wearing headwear made of woven straw. In Ecuador they are called sombreros de paja toquilla, or “hats of toquilla straw”. The hat bodies are meticulously hand-woven, refined, edged, smoothed and bleached by Ecuadorian artisans in situ before traveling to hatters all over the world who block and trim the them into familiar styles. Panama hats predominantly originate in two main cities in Ecuador: Montecristi, a coastal city in Manabi, and Cuenca, a city in the Andes Mountains. It has been said that “better hats come from Montecristi but more hats come from Cuenca”. While the topic of panama hat quality is heavily disputed, it has become widely believed that the true test of quality lies in the number of weaves per square inch.

Fewer than 100 is considered to be of lower quality while some of the finest Panama hats can have 1600-2500 weaves per square inch; resembling woven linen. THE MILAN STRAW Peak Popularity: 1800s-1960's Milan Straw hats are hats crafted in a "sewn-braid" method. Milan Straw is a variety of wheat straw which is braided into long flat braids, sewn together in a spiral from the top of the hat to the brim. These braids often are made with gaps in them to produce a lightweight, ventilated hat body. Milan (pronounced MY-len, not like the city in Italy) originated in Italy but now is produced from a village in China. They tend to be heavier than Panama hats, but are thicker and sturdier and offer more options in terms of colors and styles. THE WESTERN HAT Peak Popularity: 1865-Present Day While they are associated with Texas, the original Cowboy hats belong to the American West.

Frontiersmen and women brought their old hats with them on their trek from the East coast, however bowlers, top hats, homburgs struggled to adapt to the harshness of the frontier. For the shop owner or businessman these hats worked fine, but for the cowboy or worker they proved insufficient protection from the elements out on the open range. As the son of an established hatter in New Jersey, John B. Stetson was well suited to meet the demands of the hardworking frontiersman. He set up shop in Philadelphia producing the hat he called the Boss of Plains. Wide brimmed, lightweight, and made from natural colored high-quality beaver fur, it quickly lived up to its name. The plain, open crown of the Boss eventually developed into a myriad of styles, from the Carlsbad crease to the Montana Peak to the Cattleman style we most commonly associate with Cowboy hats today. The wide brim has become curled and rolled up on the sides, another stylistic choice that also made the hat less likely to get blown off by wind. Stetson began manufacturing hats with these popular alterations already set in, and, much later, became a leading manufacturer of men's dress hats as well as westerns.

The name "Stetson" remains synonymous with cowboy hats to this day. THE GAMBLER The Gambler is a traditional western dress hat. The crown of a Gambler resembles a round pork pie crown, but the brim is wider than most dress hats but smaller than most cowboy hats and the edge is curled up in a tight “pencil” curl. The Gambler may be most widely recognized as the hat worn by Rhett Butler in Gone With the Wind. It’s smaller brim and lower crown make it ideal for those who look out of place in wide brimmed Cowboy hats. It also looks great on women. THE GAUCHO The traditional Gaucho hat is a felt hat with a wide flat brim, a shallow flat-topped crown and a wind tie. This hat was the main article of clothing used by Gauchos in the early 19th century to work on the South American ranges. The nomadic cowhands of the Argentinean grasslands were in need of a hat that would protect them from the harsh winds when out on the prairie herding cattle. The gaucho sombrero is usually black and is sometimes worn with the brim turned up against the wind to ward off the chill.

Hat Terminology | DelMonico Hatter Square cap worn by clergy. Boater Oval flat-topped straw hat with a rigid flat brim. Also called a sailor or a skimmer. Bowler Oval hat with round, rigid crown and modeled brim. Also known as a derby, because the style was made popular by the Earl of Derby in 19th century England. Brim The horizontal part of a felt or straw hat. The brim may be turned up, turned down, or up in the back and down in the front. Hats with the brim up in the back and down in the front are called "snap brims" Bucket Hat Fabric hat with a flat-topped, slightly conical crown sloping brim. Cap Low profile fabric hat with a small peak at the front. Chef's Hat White, starched bonnet worn by chefs. Cloche Women's hat of the 1920s with a round crown and a modeled brim. Cocked Hat Bicorne or tricorne hat. Cowboy Hat Hat with a high crown and a wide brim originally worn in the American west by cow hands. It is usually made of felt, leather, or straw.

Crown The vertical portion of a felt or straw hat. Many times there is a crease or "pinch" in the crown. Crush Hat Collapsible top hat Deer Stalker Fabric hunting cap with visors both at the front and the back. It has earflaps that can be tied up over the crown. Also known as Sherlock Holmes hat. Derby See Bowler English Driving Cap Low-profile cap, originally only for men, with small brim at the front. Crown may be tailored with side panels, or gored. Fedora Felt hat with a lengthwise crease in the crown, and a medium brim. Fez Conical, flat-topped cap of fed felt, once made only in the city of Fez, Marocco. Men's headcover. Felt A material made of short animal fibers which are interlocked when kneaded in hot water and steam. Felt hats can be made of either fur felt or wool felt. Forage Cap Military cap with a small brim, also typical for police uniforms. Fur Felt Hat Felt hat usually made from rabbit fur. Beaver fur, or a blend, is used in the finest fur felt hat.

Garbo Hat A black felt hat with a wide flat brim and shallow flat-topped crown. Glengarry A Scottish cap with pointed front, usually a pair of trailing ribbons at the back. Godfather Hat Hat style similar to a homburg Gossamer Hat Lightweight muslin hats sized with shellac and used as bodies for silk plush hats. Helmet 1. Protective head-cover: for soldiers,aviators, motor-cyclists, miners, bee-keepers, fencers, etc. 2. Military head-dress Homburg Men's felt hat with a soft lengthwise crease in the crown, and a narrow slightly rolled brim. Made popular in the 1890's by Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VII), who borrowed the idea from the hat of local militiamen in Bad Homburg, Germany. Indiana Jones Hat Felt hat with a pinch in the crown and a wide turned-down brim. Irish Walking Hat Fabric hat with a high crown and a sloping brim. Ivy Cap A hat with a very wide brim, worn tilted to the side of the head. Pillbox A small brimless cap with a flat tip and cylindrical side.

Pith Helmet Helmet of cork or pith (dried spongy tissue from the sola plant), covered with cloth. Poor-boy Cap Large, soft, 6 or 8 panel fabric cap with visor and peak button-snap. Sometimes with ear flaps. Also called a newsboy. Porkpie Hat with a flat-topped crown and a small brim. There is a circular indentation in the crown. Puritan Black felt hat with high conical crown and narrow straight brim, worn by the Puritans during the 17th century. It was usually trimmed with a buckle at the front. Sailor See Boater Skull-cap Small, close-fitting cap of fabric, knit or crochet. When made of fabric it usually has six gores. Slouch Cap A soft hat with a high crown and drooping flexible brim. Also called a Garbo hat, from the name of the actress who wore the style in many films. Snap Brim Hat with the brim up in the back and down in the front. Sombrero Mexican hat with a high, conical crown and very wide brim. Usually of straw or felt.

Stetson Hat Stetson is a brand name of fine quality dress and western hats. Many times a western hat is referred to as a Stetson. Stocking Cap Knitted cap, usually conical, often finished with a pompom. Stovepipe Hat A tall 19th century top hat, made popular by the U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. Tam-o'-Shanter Beret with close-fitting headband, usually trimmed with a pompom. Ten Gallon Hat Tall, cylindrical, flat-topped hat with modeled brim. Toque 1. Small hat for women with no brim, or small turned-up brim. 2. French term for a chef's hat. Trilby Felt hat similar to a fedora. Tricorner Men's hat of the 18th century. Wide brims were folded up to form three points. Turban 1. Typical head-dress for Muslin and Sikh men, constructed by winding a long scarf around the head. 2. Women's head-dress resembling men's turbans. Veil Cloth, often transparent, or netting used to cover the head and/or the face, for women's head-dress.

Visor A partial brim, usually extending out at the front of a hat or cap. Also known as a peak. Western Hat

Question: What do the Americans call what we call at bowler hat?
Answer: DERBY